TOPIC 4: MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE CURRICULUM

Commission on Higher Education (CHED)

This was established on May 18, 1994, through the passage of Republic Act No. 7722, the Higher Education Act of 1992.

May 18, 1994

What date was the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) was established, through the passage of Republic Act No. 7722, the Higher Education Act of 1992?

Republic Act No. 7722

Which law, also known as the Higher Education Act of 1992, led to the establishment of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) on May 18, 1994?

Higher Education Act of 1992

It is another name for the Republic Act No. 7722.

CHED

The government agency under the Office of the President of the Philippines that covers institutions of higher education, both public and private.

Office of the President of the Philippines

CHED is under what office of the government?

CHED

It is tasked to organize and appoint members of the technical panel for each discipline/program area (about education).

Technical Committee for Medical Technology Education

This is under CHED and is composed of leading academicians and practitioners responsible for assisting the Commission in setting standards among institutions offering the Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science program, and in monitoring and evaluating such institutions.

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology

A four-year program consisting of dedicated to the general education and professional courses that students are expected to complete within the first three years. The fourth year is dedicated to the students’ internship training in CHED-accredited training laboratories affiliated with their college/department.

CHED Memorandum Order (CMO) No.13, series of 2017

Provides the Policies, Standards, and Guidelines for the Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science program.

CHED Memorandum Order (CMO) No. 13, Series of 2017

This serves as a guide for institutions offering the program (BSMLS).

CHED Memorandum Order (CMO) No.13, Series of 2017

Outlines the goals, program outcomes, performance indicators, and minimum course offerings (general education core courses and professional courses with allotted units) of the BSMT/BSMLS program.

CHED Memorandum Order (CMO) No. 13, Series of 2017

It was adopted and promulgated by the Commission on Higher Education in accordance with RA 7722, in pursuance of the outcome-based quality assurance system.

CHED Memorandum Order (CMO) No. 13, Series of 2017

It was stated here that HEIs (Higher Education Institutions) offering MT/MLS education may exercise flexibility in their curricula, but MT/MLS courses as prescribed in the sample program of study shall be implemented.

Section 8: Curriculum Description

“HEIs (Higher Education Institutions) offering MT/MLS education may exercise flexibility in their curricula, but MT/MLS courses as prescribed in the sample program of study shall be implemented.”

This statement was under what section of the Article V of the Curriculum of BSMLS?

Immunoserology, Blood Banking, Clinical Microscopy, and Histopathology

These are the specializations of Medical Technology.

Medical Technology Licensure Examination (MTLE)

This is conducted in order to identify graduates who possess the basic qualifications or the minimum conceptual skills and technical competencies to perform the tasks with minimum errors.

March and August

The MTLE is conducted what month of the year?

Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)

The government agency, under the Office of the President of the Philippines, tasked to administer licensure examinations to different professional.

Professional Regulatory Board (PRB)

This is under the PRC and is tasked to prepare and administer the written licensure examinations for graduates qualified to take the examination.

1 Chairperson and 2 Members

The PRB is composed of what?

Pathologist

The 1 Chairperson in the PRB must be a duly licensed _____?

Registered Medical Technologists

The 2 Members in the PRB must be _____ _____ _____?

PRC License

This is an all requirement for everyone in the PRB.

Philippine Association of Medical Technologists (PAMET)

National professional organization of all registered medical technologists in the Philippines.

Crisanto G. Almario

Father of PAMET, who sought to standardize the profession and improve its practice.

September 15, 1963

The first organizational meeting of PAMET was on?

Public Health Laboratory in Sta. Cruz Manila

Where was the first venue of the first PAMET meeting?

September 20, 1964

The first national convention of PAMET was on?

FEU

Where was the first PAMET convention held where the first PAMET election also took place?

Circle

This symbolizes the continuous involvement where practice and education must always be integrated.

Triangle Shape

The trilogy of love, respect, and integrity.

Microscope and Snake

It symbolizes the science of Medical Technology profession.

Green

It is the color of health.

1963

The year of the first PAMET organizational meeting and the year PAMET was established.

Charlemagne T. Tamondong

The first president of PAMET was?

Luella A. Vertucio

The current president of PAMET is?

October 14, 1969

In this date, PAMET was incorporated and registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Securities and Exchange Commission

In October 14, 1969, PAMET was incorporated and registered with what?

Integrity

It is the strict adherence to a moral code. Transparency, honesty, and truthfulness.

Professionalism

These are positive traits, values, moral responsibility, social responsiveness, and proper behavior.

Commitment

This is unconditional, unwavering, and selfless dedication.

Excellence

This means high quality performance.

Unity

It is the linkage, support, involvement, and sharing.

Philippine Association of Schools of Medical Technology and Public Health (PASMETH)

The national organization of all recognized schools of BSMT, BSMLS, and BSPH in the Philippines.

Philippine Association of Schools of Medical Technology and Public Health (PASMETH)

Organized in 1970 with the aim of maintaining the highest standards of MT education and fostering closer relations among MT schools in the Philippines.

June 22, 1970 at UST

The first organizational meeting of PASMETH was on? Where was it?

Circle

This represents continuity of the learning, never-ending quest for excellence.

Diamond

This encompasses the four objectives of PASMETH that is incorporated to its four corners.

Microscope

This represents the field of Medical Technology and Public Health.

1970

The year PASMETH was established.

Narciso Albarracin

Originally conceptualized PASMETH and served as Director of the Department of Education.

Serafin Juliano and Gustavo Reyes

They were appointed to organize the PASMETH.

Gustavo Reyes

First president of PASMETH was?

Jose Jurel M. Nuevo

Current president of PASMETH is?

May 13, 1970

PASMETH was established with Dr. Reyes as the first president and Dr. Juliano as Vice President during what date?

May 17, 1971

In this date, the organization (PASMETH) held its first annual meeting at the same school (UST).

October 6, 1985

PASMETH was registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission under Mr. Cirilo S. Cajucom, with the help of Atty. Dexter Bihis during what date?

Securities and Exchange Commission

PASMETH was registered with what organization? Under Mr. Cirilo S. Cajucom, with the help of Atty. Dexter Bihis.

Cirilo S. Cajucorn

PASMETH was registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission under who?